H2O + HCl → H3O + Cl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
Cl-I - 1 e- → Cl0 (oxidation)
O-II + e- → O-III (reduction)
HCl is a reducing agent, H2O is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- H2O – Water, oxidane
- HCl – Chlorane , Hydrogen chloride
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid , M , Uriatic acid
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated ; Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
Products:
- H3O
- Cl
Warning: Unknown compound 'H3O'
Warning: Unknown compound 'Cl'